Eight new musicals will be presented at the 30th annual festival at New World Stages.

Hailey Kilgore and Caissie Levy

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 30th annual Festival of New Musicals will feature a host of stage favorites in eight new shows, presented October 25–26.

Will Roland
Marc J. Franklin

The industry event showcases 45-minute concert adaptations of new musicals in the stages of development for producers and artists, helping them to find future life and development at theatres across the U.S. and internationally. Among those taking the stage this year are Tony nominee Hailey Kilgore (Once On This Island), Caissie Levy (Frozen), Will Roland (Be More Chill), Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Tony nominee Will Swenson (Waitress).

The River Is MeFeaturing a book and lyrics by Sukari Jones and music by Troy AnthonyDirector: Schele WilliamsThe cast includes Jeremy Kushnier

RowFeaturing a book by Daniel Goldstein and music and lyrics by Dawn LandesAdapted from the book A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden McClureDirector: Anne KauffmanMusical Director: Wiley DeweeseThe cast includes Jeannette Bayardelle, Andrew Durand, Jo Lampert, and Kristen Sieh

No word yet on casting for the eighth title, Rhys Jennings and Darren Clark's The Wicked Husband. Additional casting for the remaining shows will be announced at a later date.

Registration for industry members is free and now open at NAMT.org. The public can additionally receive passes to the Festival through a donation to NAMT. There is also a day-of standby line for the general public for free admission (based on availability).